As tensions escalate in the Middle East… The Statesman 06 Aug 2024 The killing of Hamas political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran, possibly by Israel, has escalated tensions in the region. Ismail was in Tehran for the swearing in of the new Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, also attended by Indian cabinet minister, Nitin Gadkari. The fact that Israel was […]
Surge in in Jammu and Kashmir E Tv Bharat 23 Jul 2024 There has been a surge in terrorist activities in the Jammu belt in the past few months. Most have resulted in disproportionate casualties to security force personnel, leading to a backlash across political and social media circles. The government and indirectly, the security forces, are under pressure […]
Dealing with Imran keeps Pak busy The Statesman 23 Jul 2024 Pakistan’s information minister, Atta Tarar, recently announced that the government planned to permanently ban Imran Khan’s political party, PTI, claiming it as ‘a direct threat to the fabric of our nation.’ He also announced that the government would ‘seek Article 6 (high treason) proceedings against its founder Imran […]
The NATO summit The Excelsior 17 Jul 2024 The recently concluded NATO summit in Washington was all about Ukraine, China and the future of the organization. All participants were aware that the return of Trump could spell its doom. The joint statement defined its future role as, ‘Our commitment to defend one another and every inch of allied territory […]
